SMALL FAMILY SIZE POZOLE ROJO RECIPE | Views on the road pozole

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs provide leaner meat while pork butt is often less expensive.

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: canned chiles

Fresh chiles can reduce calories, while canned chiles are often more accessible.

Cut pork shoulder into large chunks.

Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15-20 minutes until softened.

Blend soaked chiles with garlic, onion, and a bit of soaking water until smooth.

In a large pot, add pork chunks and cover with water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until pork is tender.

Remove pork, shred it, and set aside.

Strain the broth and return to the pot.

Add hominy and the blended chile mixture to the broth; stir to combine.

Simmer for 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with cabbage, radishes, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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